Caroline Aherne
Caroline Aherne was a BAFTA winning comic writer and actress best known for her comic character Mrs Merton and for her sitcom The Royle Family. In the mid '90s she went by the name Caroline Hook, having taken her husband's name (New Order bassist Peter Hook) but reverted back to Aherne following their divorce. She died from cancer in 2016 at the age of 52.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 9.096 |
| Birthday | 1963-12-24 |
| Place of Birth | Ealing, London, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
7/3
The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
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Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
5.7/2
Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a tri...
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
1996
VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
10/1
The Yo-yo knickered slags get the blues when randy romeo Baz marries their love rival Thelma. But it's during their disastrous honeymoon at the sinist...
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VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
2012
Barbara's Old Ring
7/3
Christmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has won on a scratch card she found down the back of the...
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Barbara's Old Ring
2008
The New Sofa
7.7/3
Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides the...
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The New Sofa
2020
The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
6.5/2
Bono estente! It's been over 25 years since quickfire sketch show classic The Fast Show first hit our screens, and what better way to celebrate its en...
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The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
2006
The Queen of Sheba
7.5/1
Tension mounts in the Royle household as the family contemplates the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. Dr Mahmoud prescribes new medica...
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The Queen of Sheba
2010
Joe's Crackers
7.2/3
It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the preci...
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Joe's Crackers
2009
The Golden Egg Cup
8/1
Jim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their children - but what to do with it? Barbara wants to finally go abroad, while Jim favours bu...
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The Golden Egg Cup
2010
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
8.375/4
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews wi...
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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
2016
Caroline Aherne at the BBC
0/0
Actor and comedian John Thomson looks back at the life and work of his friend and comedy colleague, the late and greatly missed Caroline Aherne. From...
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Caroline Aherne at the BBC
2023
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
8/3
The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her lif...
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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
2023
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
0/0
Ricky Tomlinson sits back in his chair and takes a fond look back at the much-loved comedy series The Royle Family, sharing his memories of playing he...
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